Processing of flexible materials(Fraunhofer IVV Dresden)

We analyze and optimize packaging machinery used for foods and pharmaceuticals and also for packaging material production. To enhance the safety of processes and products we carry out microbiological validation of hygienic and aseptic filling plants. We also evaluate and optimize shaping and joining processes used for processing flexible materials.

We offer

Evaluation and optimization of shaping and sealing processes (thermoforming, partial heating, heat sealing, ultrasonic sealing, laser sealing)
Determination of relevant influences
Identification of optimal process parameter
Feasibility studies and development of machine concepts: Process development, optimization, and implementation

The Fraunhofer IVV Dresden has become a sought-after international partner for R&D activities in the area of machine processing and packaging. Our customers include the food, pharmaceutical, and packaging industries and also more recently companies involved in areas such as medical technology, automotive industry and industrial component cleaning.

Our Processing Machinery business unit is one of four business units of the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV. Most of our R&D work is undertaken at Fraunhofer IVV Dresden.

Our approach is always holistic, covering all the interactions between materials, processes, and machinery. We analyze, simulate, test, and optimize these interactions using test rigs and also in virtual software environments.